Comparison

Fios TV Mobile vs Optimum

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fios TV Mobile

Stream live TV channels and thousands of On Demand movies and shows from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. Manage your DVR, download content for offline viewing, and even control your TV remotely.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On Demand library
  • DVR management
  • Offline downloads
  • Remote TV control
  • Content recommendations
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Verizon Fios TV Mobile lets you watch TV from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. With the app, you can: - Choose from hundreds of live TV channels and stream thousands of On Demand movies and shows. - Search for your favorite entertainment easily. Filter by genre, ratings, favorite channels and more. - View your personal library of DVR recordings, On Demand purchases, downloads, bookmarks and more. Get recommendations for shows and movies you’ll love. - Download content to watch offline or stream data-free as a Verizon Wireless Customer (data-free offer not available in California). - Control your TV through the app to play content, manage your DVR, watch recordings and more. Download the app and start streaming instantly on your mobile device, with a Fios TV subscription. *The Fios TV Mobile app is included with the Fios TV subscription. Req. compatible device and Fios® TV. Content restrictions may apply. Fios Internet req’d for in-home use. Full channel access and DVR streaming require Fios Multi-Room DVR Enhanced or Premium Service. Max. combined 4 simultaneous Live TV and/or DVR streams per media server. Verizon Wireless Data-Free Streaming (not available in California): Req. postpay 4G LTE service. Non-streaming activity and app diagnostics (e.g., app downloads, starting/restarting the app, going off airplane mode and transitioning from Wi-Fi to 4G LTE) will incur data charges. For Verizon Unlimited customers, app data usage will be counted, not billed.  Early access to Fios TV Mobile app begins with activation & ends upon installation or in 14 days, whichever comes first. Remote control functionality requires use of Fios® router & HD set-top box. CA Privacy Notice https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/full-privacy-policy?scrollto=index-1#acc-item-55 Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

About

Optimum

Stream live TV, manage DVR recordings, and explore an extensive On Demand library on any screen. This app offers a sleek interface for easy content discovery and allows for picture-in-picture viewing while browsing. It's designed for Optimum Video subscribers to enjoy their favorite programs anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Watch Live TV and browse guide
  • Access On Demand library
  • TV to GO feature for remote viewing
  • Picture-in-picture video player
  • Schedule and manage Cloud DVR recordings
  • View scheduled and recorded lists
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Turn every screen into a TV with the Optimum app, designed for Optimum Video subscribers. Enjoy your favorite live TV while on the go plus, manage your DVR recordings and browse our extensive On Demand library from any room in your home, all on the app. Features: Sleek new interface and easier content discovery. Watch: • Watch Live TV and browse your your entire TV guide and channel lineup • Browse and access our On Demand library directly from the app • With the TV to GO feature, watch programs from top networks anytime, anywhere • Use the picture in picture video player to watch content while browsing other sections of the Optimum app or multitasking on your device Record: • Schedule and manage your Cloud DVR recordings • View your scheduled and recorded lists • Manage scheduled and recorded programs Requirements: • Available content and features are based on your current programming package and premium service. Not all content is available to stream at this time. • An Optimum ID and Password • A WiFi or internet connection. Some features only available while connected to Optimum Internet at home • Visit optimum.net/app for more information *Some features not available in all areas. Privacy Policy : https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/privacy/Customer-Privacy/optimum-customer-privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.optimum.com/terms-of-service/residential/television/app

Screenshots

Fios TV Mobile4 screens
Optimum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fios TV Mobile at every 5 weeks against Optimum's every 4 months. Fios TV Mobile also leads on ratings volume (328K vs 28K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fios TV Mobile against 4.5 for Optimum. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fios TV Mobile has 328K ratings behind it against 28K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Fios TV Mobile's written reviews are positive against 15% of Optimum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Optimum every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fios TV Mobile versus Optimum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFios TV MobileOptimum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (328K ratings) — better4.5 (28K ratings)
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews14.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328K — better28K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB36 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVerizon Services CorporationCSC Holdings, LLC.

Customer experience

Fios TV Mobile

All ratings319,679 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.5%

Optimum

All ratings27,252 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative78.2%

User reviews

Fios TV Mobile

From 328K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote app
  • 👍 Sleek new user interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔒 Limited functionality compared to previous app
  • 🔋 Poor performance on mobile devices
  • 🤔 Removing useful features like channel favorites

Optimum

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast app startup
  • 👍 Sleek and modern interface
  • 🔒 Robust security features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate and use
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔌 Unreliable live TV streaming
  • 📺 Reduced functionality compared to old app

Bugs and requests

Fios TV Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App randomly logs users out and requires re-login
  • DVR recordings not accessible or playback issues
  • Channels not available outside home network
  • Freezing and buffering problems during playback
  • Incorrect channel listings and guide information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back the old app with improved stability
  • Add ability to resume playback from where left off
  • Improve channel browsing and search functionality
  • Restore portrait mode and other device orientation options
  • Provide better integration with set-top box features

Optimum

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Live TV not working on multiple devices
  • Guide not showing full program information
  • Inability to record shows from the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old app's functionality
  • Improve channel guide and search
  • Add remote control capabilities
  • Allow casting to non-smart TVs

In-app purchases

None

Fios TV Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Optimum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fios TV Mobile free?
Fios TV Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Optimum free?
Optimum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fios TV Mobile or Optimum?
Fios TV Mobile is rated higher. Fios TV Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while Optimum averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.
Do Fios TV Mobile or Optimum have ads?
Neither Fios TV Mobile nor Optimum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fios TV Mobile or Optimum?
Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Optimum every 4 months. Most recently, Fios TV Mobile was updated on September 27, 2026 and Optimum on September 27, 2026.

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